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![final-results[6] final-results[6]](https://cdn.photoshoptutorials.ws/images/stories/4f283df24450_28B2/final-results6.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=64&w=1920&ssl=1)
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Dramatic Sci-Fi Photo Manipulation Photoshop Tutorial
Resources
- Background, sky, clouds, rock, woman, hand- Pelleron-Art
- Flames - 1, 2, 3
- Helicopter
- Cloathing
- Sword
- Moon
- Mist Brushes
- Smoke Brushes
- Hair Brushes
- Bird Brushes
Step 1 - Preparing Background
Download the picture of background and open it in Photoshop. Double click on the name of the layer and rename it to BACKGROUND. It's a good habit to name all your layers properly because it's easier to orient in them later. Let's make the very first adjustment. Right now the picture has very low contrast. To fix it add new adjustment layer Levels. You can find the button Add new fill or adjustment layer in the bottom part of the palette Layers. If you don't see this palette go to Window > Layers or simply press F7 on your keyboard.![01_1[4] 01_1[4]](https://cdn.photoshoptutorials.ws/images/stories/4f283df24450_28B2/01_14.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=64&w=1920&ssl=1)
![01_2[4] 01_2[4]](https://cdn.photoshoptutorials.ws/images/stories/4f283df24450_28B2/01_24.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=64&w=1920&ssl=1)
![01_3[4] 01_3[4]](https://cdn.photoshoptutorials.ws/images/stories/4f283df24450_28B2/01_34.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=64&w=1920&ssl=1)
Step 2 - Cleaning Foreground
In this step you'll remove roofs in the trees in foreground because they're quite disturbing. Add new layer on the top of all layers and name it e.g. CLEANING FOREGROUND. Grab the Stamp Tool (S), select some soft round brush and set the Opacity on 100%. Remove the roofs which are circled in the picture below.![02_1[4] 02_1[4]](https://cdn.photoshoptutorials.ws/images/stories/4f283df24450_28B2/02_14.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=64&w=1920&ssl=1)
![02_2[4] 02_2[4]](https://cdn.photoshoptutorials.ws/images/stories/4f283df24450_28B2/02_24.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=64&w=1920&ssl=1)
Step 3 - Adding Sky
Download the picture of sky and drag it into your photo manipulation. Place it on the top of all layers and name it SKY. To blend the layer with the rest of the image change its Blending Mode from Normal to Multiply and lower its Opacity on 70%. You can find both these options in the upper part of the palette Layers.![03_1[4] 03_1[4]](https://cdn.photoshoptutorials.ws/images/stories/4f283df24450_28B2/03_14.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=64&w=1920&ssl=1)
![03_2[4] 03_2[4]](https://cdn.photoshoptutorials.ws/images/stories/4f283df24450_28B2/03_24.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=64&w=1920&ssl=1)
5 comments on “How to Create Dramatic Sci-Fi Photo Manipulation in Photoshop”
Amazing photo manipulation tutorial in Photoshop. Local adjustment, global adjustment, fire and light effects are raeally art work.
This is impressive, thanks for sharing.
one of the best Photo Manipulation tutorial! Well done)
Nice tutorial and awesome final result pic.
Thanks for sharing and for the nice brushes you suggested ;)
Nice artwork, Jarka. Thanks for sharing us your knowledge :)